Lecture 2 - Scientific Method

Question 1

4 steps to the scientific method

Answer 1

Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusion

Question 2

True/False: If you can’t observe it, you can’t know anything about it.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Your best guess As to what it is you’re observing

Answer 3

Hypothesis

Question 4

Step of scientific method that deals with analyzing your data

Answer 4

Experiment

Question 5

Which step of the scientific method do we spend most of our time

Answer 5

Experiment

Question 6

Changeable element of an experiment

Answer 6

Variable

Question 7

3 different types of variables

Answer 7

Independent
Dependent
Standardized

Question 8

Type of variable:

Manipulated (Placebo) (type of antibiotic)

Answer 8

Independent

Question 9

Type of variable:

Held constant for ALL subjects (how much water, sunlight, etc) (age, sex, weight, etc)

Answer 9

Standardized

Question 10

Type of variable:

Shows response (effectiveness of treatment)

Answer 10

Dependent

Question 11

Which variable is the most difficult

Answer 11

Standardized

Question 12

The number of individuals

Answer 12

Sample size

Question 13

True/False: the > sample size = > meaningful results

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Which step of the scientific method:

The results are analyzed and the hypothesis is supported or rejected

Answer 14

Conclusion

Question 15

Name the step of the scientific method:

Car Scenario

Car’s not starting

Answer 15

Observation

Question 16

Name the step of the scientific method:

Car Scenario

Turn key, observe the electricity
Jump start –> connect, time = parameters
Etc.

Answer 16

Experiment

Question 17

Name the step of the scientific method:

Car Scenario

Right: support hypothesis
Wrong: reject hypothesis
Last and final statement
Not analysis, further observation

Answer 17

Conclusion

Question 18

Name the step of the scientific method:

Car Scenario

Flat tire
Dead battery
Starter
Gas
Etc.

Answer 18

Hypothesis

Question 19

True/False: the scientific method is not cyclical

Answer 19

False! It is cyclical

Question 20

4 terms to describe the progression of the scientific method

Answer 20

Hypothesis
Theory
Principle
Law

Question 21

Which progression of scientific method:

Thoroughly tested why

Answer 21

Theory

Question 22

Which progression of scientific method:

As we investigate the “how’s” we begin to understand the “how’s” (the mechanics)

Answer 22

Principle

Question 23

Which progression of scientific method:

Educated guess in what it is you’re observing

Answer 23

Hypothesis

Question 24

Which progression of scientific method:

Something we understand so well we understand why and how something works that we can use it to manipulate the world and outcomes

Answer 24

Law

Question 25

2 problems with a theory

Answer 25

1) incorrect use of word

2) no confidence because of misuse of word

Question 26

What is a cell theory

Answer 26

Explains the definition of life

Question 27

Natural selection, reproduction, and mutation, when talking about volition, would fall under what progression of the scientific method

Answer 27

Principle

Question 28

The application of science for a practical purpose (technology)

Answer 28

Science and Society

Question 29

Science and Society (which one):

Impartial and does not make ethical or moral judgements

Answer 29

Science